News Department

After more than two decades of planning, a permanent college campus near Kona Airport has broken ground. The school brings the promise of more educational opportunities to students living on the West side of Hawaii Island. From the Big Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken gives us an update.

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

For the first time in nearly thirty years, a New Zealand navy ship will be docking at a U.S. naval facility. The event is scheduled to take place later this week in the Pacific, and marks a continuing evolution in military relations between the two countries. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

We all know that kids these days live their lives on the phone or the
computer. But if you’re homeless…it’s something much deeper. Having access to technology
can mean a safety net that wasn’t there in the past. HPR’s Molly Solomon takes
a look at how our digital world has changed what it means to be a homeless
youth today.

(Photo credit Molly Solomon)

Computer room at the Youth Outreach (YO) house in Waikiki

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

This Saturday is the first day of the official hurricane season. While forecasters expect a relatively mild season this year, several state agencies are involving the community in preparedness exercises. And as HPR's Sherry Bracken reports, that includes on Hawaii Island.

( Flickr / born1945 )

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

Relations with North Korea and much of the rest of the world remain strained. While there haven’t been any new developments since the country’s recent test launch of short range missiles, there are reports North Korea may try a new kind of international outreach. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

Environmental ethics and indigenous perspectives are
finding common ground and creating alliances around the world. This
weekend’s Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival celebrates
communities from around the world, coming together. HPR’sNoeTanigawa reports.

See fourteen films at the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival, this Saturday, June 1st, at the Doris Duke Theatre on Beretania Street. Enjoy live music, ‘ono local food, and an art and book sale. Doors open at 4pm on Kina'u Street, the Festival films begin at 5. Your ticket to the screening includes two books by the Conservation Council for Hawai‘i : The Hawai'i Wildlife Viewing Guide and Facing Hawai'i's Future.

This may be Memorial Day in the United States…but in Japan it’s the beginning of melon season. And it kicked off last week with an eye-popping auction. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Next month, the Hōkūle‘a and its sister canoe, the Hikianalia , will set sail on a 46,000 mile trip across the globe. And joining the crew will be a team of Hawaii teachers and researchers, who will play a key role in bringing the Worldwide Voyage back into the classroom. HPR’s Molly Solomon reports.

(Credit Molly Solomon)

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

Many businesses and governments are focused on the economic rise of the Asia Pacific region. So when a company announces it’s scaling back a regional presence, it’s a surprise. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

The Native Hawaiian arts community is growing in strength and diversity, as exemplified in Maoli Arts month celebrations over the last several years.Now, in its eight year, Maoli arts month, or MAMo, is looking to the future.

The Native Hawaiian Arts Market takes place under festive tents on the Museum’s Great Lawn.Thirty to forty artists from Hawai’i island, Kaua’i, O’ahu, and perhaps even Ni’ihau, will be there with their creations.Enjoy food, fashion, music, and hands on activities.

One of the most dangerous roadways in the state is getting close to being completely revamped. That was a goal of the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye. One part of the reconstruction will be done in three months...and then there's only one section to go. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken gives us an update.

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

President Obama will hold his first summit meeting with China’s president next month in California. The meeting comes with a broad agenda for both sides. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

One of the most important duties of those who care for Hawaii's highest peak is conserving the natural resources. That includes both keeping invasive species out, and replanting endangered species. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us more.

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said earlier this spring that he does not believe Oahu needs another landfill. The mayor hopes technological advances, including a new H-POWER plant will eliminate the need to add anything beyond the Waimanalo Gulch landfill. But in Hong Kong, waste is a very different story. And Bill Dorman has it in today’s Asia Minute.

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

From Hawai'i Island to Kaua'i, most school students, parents, teachers
and staff are into the final week of the academic year. Graduations are in full swing, and there is a
lot of celebratory music going on. HPR’s
Noe Tanigawa offers this sampling from the Kamehameha Jazz Ensemble, the Honoka'a Jazz Band, the 'Iolani Orchestra, the Maui Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Moanalua Symphony Orchestra, and the Moanalua Symphonic Wind Ensemble.

The Hawai'i Youth Symphony is a statewide organization that offers membership by audition to youth from all islands.

A local contest is making it easier to kickstart a career in agriculture. An open call for land proposals on some of the state’s prime ag lands could result in a five year land lease…for free! HPR’s Molly Solomon reports.

(Credit Mahi‘ai Matchup)

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

The number of Chinese tourists coming to Hawaii is continuing to grow. But China’s government has some advice for citizens traveling anywhere overseas. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now.

Now playing on HPR-1

HPR Transmitter Status

All transmitters are operating normally.

HPR Email Newsletter

Sign-up for HPR's email newsletter and receive alerts on special broadcasts, station concerts, events, and more. To sign up, click here.

Note on Hawaiian spellings:
In our print communications, HPR takes special care to include the ʻokina (glottal stop) and kahakō (macron) marks used in the proper spelling of Hawaiian words.
Due to compatibility issues with certain Web browsers and/or search engines, however, they may not display properly.